A major accident was averted after an Odisha-bound government <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/andhra-bus-fire-two-bikers-connected-to-accident-that-killed-19-passengers-found-drunk-23600307" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">bus caught fire</a> on Thursday morning while traversing through the Sunki Ghat road here in Parvathipuram Manyam district.
All 10 passengers were safely evacuated, thanks to the swift action of the driver.
The Odisha-bound RTC bus caught fire this morning while passing through the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-sleeper-bus-passengers-to-get-flight-style-safety-demonstrations-23600238" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sunki Ghat road.</a>
No injuries or casualties were reported," Parvatipuram Manyam district Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ankita Surana told PTI.
According to Surana, the driver of the bus reported that a spark in the engine likely caused the fire, possibly due to a short circuit, which is yet to be ascertained.
The bus was climbing uphill when it suddenly stopped. On checking the engine, the driver noticed sparks and immediately alerted the passengers, who quickly got down, she said.
Police said the driver's quick response helped avert a major mishap.
Fire tenders rushed to the spot and the blaze was doused shortly thereafter. A technical inspection is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire, said Surana.
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A government bus travelling from Odisha caught fire on Sunki Ghat road. The drivers immediate actions saved lives of 10 paseengers in the bus. 

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A major tragedy averted in Andhra Pradesh's Parvathipuram Manyam district after a government bus caught fire. The driver's timely action ensured all passengers were safely evacuated. 

Driver's quick action averts major mishap as bus catches fire in Andhra Pradesh

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